Samsung Devices Dex Mode authentication bypass

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Samsung Devices. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Dex Mode. Executing a manipulation can lead to authentication bypass. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-49414. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Samsung Devices (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Dex Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication bypass vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-288. A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path in Dex Mode prior to SMR Dec-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to temporarily access to recent app list.

The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-49414 since 10/15/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.3

VulDB Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Temp Score: 2.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authentication bypass
CWE: CWE-288 / CWE-287
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

10/15/2024 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-49414 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-49414
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-286732

Entryinfo

Created: 12/03/2024 07:28
Updated: 12/03/2024 13:28
Changes: 12/03/2024 07:28 (62), 12/03/2024 13:28 (1)
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